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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

soft grey

knitting : two more little 'in threes: a baby cardigan', they are fun and quick to make and oh so simple cute. and they are helping to pare down odds and ends of my stash (making room for more!) since they can be made with only one skein of wool (newborn size). the solid heathery grey cardigan is awaiting buttons, still can't decide on which, and the one on the needles is getting an alternate stripe treatment with noro silk garden around the yoke. i made a few small modifications to this pattern, found on ravelry here. sadly, no scrumptious baby to model this week. :)

reading : the knitter's book of wool by clara parkes. a favorite book in my knitting library. clara calls it a 'love letter to wool'. it's a wealth of information and it has some of the most lovely patterns i've seen.

watching : this wee hummingbird groom it's beak while resting on a graceful twig. he carried on for several minutes and didn't seem to notice or mind me or my camera (i do use a 400mm lens to keep a good distance and try not to disturb the wildlife).

linking up with the lovely ginny at the weekly yarnalong. be sure to stop by if you'd like inspiration in knitting and reading.

Lori, your knitting is always so beautiful! I do wish we weren't on opposite ends of the country so you could teach me a few things. I think it is totally awesome that you are a certified teacher. I have only been knitting a year and taught myself with Youtube. The LYS here will only teach in right hand and I am a total leftie.xxPS- I love the red buttons in the middle!

Lori, i LOVE that cardi! the colours are beautiful, it's just adorable, makes me want to cast on one right away! and i love the photos you took too... with the studio space and the buttons, very inspiring!

Gorgeous photos, Lori! I'm always so impressed with how multi-talented you are and how good you are creating things. I hope life is treating you well - I have a few weeks left to go before I go to Yosemite but believe me, I am counting the days!

i love coming to visit you...the sweater is DARLING !!! love the photo of the sweater with the little buttons....

nice pictures of the hummingbird too...i just bought mine a new feeder...i really enjoy watching them. i planted them a pineapple sage...it was about 4 inches tall and now it is taller than me !!! and i am 5'9". i watered and watched it grow all summer....and it is just getting ready to bloom the red flowers that the hummingbirds love !!!!

Thank you for checking up on me...all is well here. 38.5 weeks pregnant, and uncomfortable but healthy :-) I was hoping to do some last minute knitting while I wind things down and wait for this little one, but temporary carpal tunnel (pg swelling) has taken that off the table, so I'll just enjoy the fruits of your labor vicariously and dream of what to make in a few weeks.

I just dyed some cheese clothe to a soft pearl gray..I love love gray..and your sweater makes me wish I was tiny enough to wear it!!I'm voting for the red buttons!!Now that sweet bird picked the most amazing little twig to rest on..I cant help but smile to look at you lovely photos.Hugs,Cat

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